The 17th Annual Lt. Joe Gullickson Memorial...

The 17th Annual Lt. Joe GullicksonMemorial Picnic

The 17th Annual Lt. Joe GullicksonMemorial Picnic

In Loving Memory ofJerry Scully

On countless rides home from busy tours in Brooklyn, while coming over the Verrazano, I would reflect on the mayhem of the fires and emergencies from that tour.

I would be amazed at the bravery and dedication and black humor of the Brothers. When things were at their worst, these guys were at their best. There were really remarkable acts of bravery that were common place and done with modesty. Where do we get these guys, I questioned a thousand times.

And the answer is always the same: they come from great families and great schools and have great friends!

That’s what makes them such special men and losing them such a disaster!

Thanks for remembering Joe in such a great way, and at the end of the day he would want us to celebrate who he was: a damn good NYC Fire Officer! The best!

MICHAEL MEAGHER Retired FDNY Captain

I had not seen Joseph Gullickson in years. When we knew him, he was Joby — a young neighbor who came over to mow our lawn and chat or sit on the front step to say hello. He taught me how to drape the electrical cord for the mower over my back so it wouldn’t be run over while making its way through the tidy little lawns we had in the front and back yards. He was a happy kid. He was a polite and relaxed kid. Our family was glad to know him and knew he would grow up to be a good person and make his contribution to a com-munity. Decades later, after 9/11, I read some remarks about how he went inside a tower and never came out. I read about how much he loved coming home from work to his family. I remembered the good-natured boy with a wonder-ful smile who took his time when he came by to mow our lawn, occasionally stopping for a chat on the front step with a cool drink on a hot summer day.

MARCIA ROWEN BRIER

REMEMBERING JOE ....

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Accept a challenge

SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTEDThe Maverick Foundation has awarded approximately $395,000 in total scholarships. Annual scholarship awards started at $2,500 the first year with one recipient, and grew steadily to nearly $56,000 in annual awards by 2018 with a total of 50 recipients. We currently offer five scholarships annually with each having a maximum value of $7,000.

CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS EARNEDAll of our youth participants’ hard work has not gone unrecognized. They participate in the Congres-sional Award program, offered by the U.S. Congress, in which young people set their own goals and earn medals for realizing them.

So far, our rising stars have been awarded 18 gold medals, 25 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals through the Congressional Award Foundation. Each medal level involves setting and achieving goals in four major areas: public service, personal development, physical activity, and exploration.

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITMENTSJust as we have grown our scholarship program, our youth participants—including a few who are not scholarship recipients—have increased their community

THE MAVERICK FOUNDATION CONGRATULATES THE FOLLOWING MEDAL EARNERS ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Please visit our recently updated website at www.themavierickfoundation.com to learn more about the foundation and our mission or to make a donation.

Since its inception in 2002, the Maverick Foundation has positively impacted the community through providing educational scholarships to young people who commit to volunteer work with various local organizations. Their public service work is tied in with the Congressional Award program, which recognizes them for setting and achieving goals. These three major components come together to define the essence of what we do:

OUR IMPACT

impact through volunteer hours completed. In a single year, our volunteers collectively give up to approximately 1,000 hours of their time to support local organizations. So far they have logged 10,090 hours in community service work, and this number continues to rise.

Our program strengthens coop-eration in the community as well, as our scholarship recipients have worked with a diverse array of community groups and agencies over the years. Organizations our scholarship recipients have volun-teered with include:

n Staten Island Zoo n Eger Health & Rehabilitation

Center n Saint Joseph – Saint Thomas

Swim Team n Staten Island Friends for

Hospice Care n Somerset County Medical

Center n Staten Island Greenbelt Con-

servancy n New York City Police Depart-

ment n Juvenile Diabetes Foundation n Staten Island Alzheimer’s As-

sociation n Snug Harbor Newhouse Gallery

of Contemporary Art n Staten Island Project Home-

front n Clove Lake Healthcare & Reha-

bilitation Center n Saint Teresa Basketball &

Baseball Clinics n The Alice Austen House

Museum n Special Olympics n Meals on Wheels

GOLD YEARKristen Blanchard 2018Frank Pizzella 2018Peter Rotondo 2018Genevieve Bruen 2017Santo Tiralosi 2017James Borovilas 2016Sarah Primiano 2016Thomas Walsh 2016Ryan Buraus 2015Jordan Marino 2015Jessica Halter 2014Victoria Vega 2014Michelle DeTomaso 2012Joseph Plescia 2011Kathleen Brim 2010Christina Borovilas 2009Mary-Kate Rose 2009Danielle McLaughlin 2006 SILVER YEARChristopher Clancy 2018Madison Gorman 2018Emilie Lauria 2018Hannah Nyquist 2018John Borovilas 2014Kaitlyn Gullickson 2009Vincent McLaughlin 2009 BRONZE YEARJulia Calvo 2018Alana Genovese 2018Nicholas Wilson 2018Jenna Carrera 2017Jacqueline Sutera 2017

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Create a vision

Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors

Kristen Blanchard2014 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient n Attending Long Island University on a softball scholarship n Majoring in Speech Therapy n Inducted into National Honor Society

Extracurricular Activities n Center fielder for MCHS Softball team (City & State CHSA Champion) n Player for the CHSA Mayor’s Cup Softball Team

Community Service n Volunteer with “Where To turn” Organization n Staten Island Advance Carrier n Volunteer with July 4th Parade Committee

Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Believe in their abilityThe Maverick Foundation

Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors

Frank Pizzella2014 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient n Attending Northeastern University n Completed senior year in Scholars Program n Valedictorian n President of the National Honor Society

Extracurricular Activities n St. Peter’s Swim Team n St. Peter’s Tennis Team n Student Council Member n Member of the Regent Century Club n Secretary of the Interact Club n St. Peter’s Chess Club

Community Service n Junior Member of the Travis July 4th Parade Committee n Tutored students at St. Rita School n Eight Grade CYO Basketball Coach at St. Rita’s n Volunteered for Meals on Wheels n Volunteered for Assumption Soup Kitchen

Peter Rotondo2014 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Gold Medal Recipient n Attending Manhattan College majoring in Finance n Awarded the Presidential Scholarship & LaSallian Leadership

Award from Manhattan College n Aspires to achieve his MBA in five years, followed by Law School

Extracurricular Activities n Linebacker for St. Peter’s Boys Varsity Football n Recipient of the Catholic High School Football All-League Defense

Award n Student Council Treasurer at St. Peter’s Boys High School n Member of the National Honor Society at St. Peter’s Boys n Four-year member of the Scholars Program at St. Peter’s Boys n Member of the Tennis Team at St. Peter’s Boys n YMCA Member

Community Service n Volunteer at Assumption Soup Kitchen n Volunteer at Meals on Wheels

Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Make a differenceThe Maverick Foundation

Our flagship annual scholarship to Moore Catholic High School was established to honor the memory of Joe Gullickson, who made the ultimate sacrifice as a lieutenant with the FDNY on September 11, 2001 at the WTC and Dan McGuire, who tragically lost his life in automobile accident in 1976 at the age of 17.

THE GULLICKSON MCGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Joe possessed a genuine concern for others and would do anything for anyone anytime. “No” was not in his vocabulary. FDNY Captain Tom Giordano said in his eulogy, “Joe was an exceptional officer, always learning, always teaching, and, above all, always looking out for his men. I am proud to call Joe a brother, a hero, and a friend.”

Dan was a natural leader and co-captain of Moore Catholic’s track team. He always gave 110% and was a true friend. Track Coach Bill Hodge said, “If ever I was to have a son, Danny is like what I want my son to be. He had so many good attributes – he was a tough, fine athlete, and combined that with sensitivity towards his fellow human beings.” Dan’s favorite motto was, “To the Max.”

To the MaxOpportunity & Challenge

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Help others

Congratulations to the 2018 Gullickson McGuire

Scholarship Recipient

My BrotherAs a gift from God, You came to us on Saint Joseph’s Day And were so named in his honor.

Our time together was brief, the years too few So much you gave of yourself Always with a welcome smile and a helping hand.

On 9/11 with the Ladder 101 Red Hook Raiders To the Towers you courageously raced Knowing the danger, unknowing your fate, That was the ultimate sacrifice you were to make.

Now you are my eternal hero Forever you are my loving brother Always remembered with admiration and appreciation. So, you continue to do great things here on ear th While smiling down upon us from heaven.

JILLIAN MESCHINO n Attending Moore Catholic High School

n Graduate of Saint Ann School

n Member of National Junior Honor Society

n Member of Saint Ann Student Council

n Member of Saint Ann Instructional News & View Team

n Basketball Player with Saint Ann Team

n Member of Drama Club Stage Crew

n Volunteered for Snug Harbor’s “Voices of Hope”

The Maverick Foundation Inspiring Our Future Leaders to . . . Achieve their full potential

Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipients

ALANA GENOVESE2016 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Sophomore Year at Saint Joseph By The Sea High School

n Congressional Award Bronze Medal Recipient

Extracurricular Activities n Team Captain Staten Island Soccer Club U-18 Travel Team n Player for Staten Island High School Summer Soccer League n Member Saint Charles Teen Club n Counselor at Saint Charles Bible School

Community Service n Team Manager with Unity Games Basketball Team n Volunteer at Staten Island Recreational Association HOOPH

(Helping Others Overcome Personal Handicaps)

Awards n Consistent Honors Student

SYDNEY XHUNGA2017 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Moore Catholic High School

Extracurricular Activities n Moore Catholic Performing Arts n Moore Catholic Dance Team n Moore Catholic Varsity Softball Team n Jersey Flames Travel Softball Team

Community Service n Volunteer at the Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center

Awards n Principal’s List n Award for Excellence in Religion n 100+ Average n Rookie of the Year for the Dance Team


KRISTEN BRENNAN2015 Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Bronze Medal Recipient n Completed Junior Year at Moore Catholic High School

Extracurricular Activities n Pitcher for Moore Catholic Softball Team n Player for Moore Catholic Basketball Team n Member of Student Council

Community Service n Volunteer with Saint Teresa’s Youth Program n Peer Tutor n Volunteer with Snug Harbor Theater

Awards n Principal’s List n Award for Outstanding Achievement in PSA Physics 11 n Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

Gullickson McGuire Scholarship Recipients

Moore Catholic Girls Varsity Softball Team, State CHSAA Champs

“Congratulations to the Moore Catholic girl’s softball team for their second consecutive CHSAA city and state championship especially Kristen Brennan, Kristen Blanchard, and Sydney Xhunga!”


For anyone who knew John Thomann, we would all agree that he was taken from all of us far too soon. His battle with melanoma was valiant and served as an inspiration. There are many adjectives that can be used to describe him.

n COMMITTED, no one worked harder than John from his high school job pumping gas to his last days at Turner. Coming to work every day, regardless of the effort that it took. He under-stood that people were counting on him and he refused to let them down.

n INTERESTED, John took a genuine interest in everyone that he met and anything that might be their passion. John would ask countless questions trying to understand the person through their interests.

n PASSIONATE, John had many interests of his own and he was passionate about them. He enjoyed muscle cars, in particular, his ‘66 GTO. He enjoyed Long Island, Mattituck, boating and fishing were also among John’s interests. He loved and respected the military, in particular, vintage military aircraft. He shared his enthu-siasm with others, encouraging many to join in. Many Turner staffers spent Memorial Day sitting on a cold and wet Jones Beach to watch the annual airshow that John loved so much.

n OPTIMISTIC, The Mets, the Jets, the Islanders...nothing else needs to be said.

Most of all John Thomann LOVED. He loved his family. Kathleen, Jacqueline and James were un-doubtedly the center of his world. His brothers and sisters and other family members were all in John’s world as well. He cherished his 30 year friendships with his classmates from Maria Regina HS. He loved the NY construction industry, his colleagues at Turner, especially “the boys and girls of Turner Interiors" as he would often say. He loved the owners, especially the difficult ones, the architects and designers, the subcontractors, and vendors, but most of all John loved the challenges that we all face every day.

The son of an NYPD ESU Sargent with 37 years on the job and the brother of an FDNY firefighter assigned to Vinegar Hill Ladder 23 in Manhattan, John highly regarded and admired the dedication and bravery of our first responders especially the NYPD and FDNY. He faithfully made time from his busy schedule each and every year to remember 9/11. John always asked what he could do for the Maverick Foundation and was one of our strongest supporters behind the scenes...just the way he liked it.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present these scholarships in memory of John who truly was a unique individual and lived each day with a smile and kind word.

JOHN THOMANN


Congratulations to the2018 John Thomann


KEVIN HARRINGTON n Attending Monsignor Farrell High School

n Graduate of Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School

n Altar Server with the Blessed Sacrament Parish

n Soccer Player with the Blessed Sacrament Team

n Runner with Blessed Sacrament Cross Country Team

n Baseball Player with the Blessed Sacrament Team

n Writer for the monthly school newspaper


John Thomann Scholarship Recipients

n Completed Freshman Year at Xaverian High School

Extracurricular Activities n Member of Varsity Lacrosse Team n Member of Varsity Soccer Team n Member of Cedar Star Travel Soccer Team n Part time job with Kettle Black Restaurant

Community Service n Volunteer with YMCA Summer Camp n Volunteer with Project Hospitality

Awards n Made Principal’s List for each quarter n Overall average between 97 & 99 for each quarter n Received Excellence Awards in Chemistry, Algebra, English,

and STEM

GRACE HYLAND2017 John Thomann Scholarship Recipient


MICHAEL DAVIS2016 John Thomann Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Sophomore Year at Xaverian High School

Extracurricular Activities n Player for Xaverian Football Team n JV Lacrosse Team

Community Service n Volunteers at a Nursing Home

Awards n National Honor Society, Academic Award for English, Academic Award

for Religion, Academic Award for STEM

Trips n Completed trip to Washington DC

JULIA CALVO2016 John Thomann Scholarship Recipient

n Approved for the Congressional Award Bronze Medal n Completed Sophomore Year at CSIHSIS n Finished Sophomore Year with a 97 average

Extracurricular Activities n Member of CSIM Cross Country Track Team n Member of CSIM Cross Track & Field Team n Altar Server at Saint Teresa Parish

Community Service n Volunteer with CYO Track & Field n Volunteer at all school events n Participated in Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Walk

Awards n Summa Cum Laude - Top Honors n Staten Island Cross Country All Star B Award

Trips n Completed trip to Amish Home and Farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

John Thomann Scholarship Recipients


In November of 2010, the track and field community lost a shining light with the sudden passing of Coach Bill Hodge. He died doing what he loved to do for over four decades . . . inspiring and coaching

runners to achieve their full potential in running and in life. Bill began his lifelong dedication to track and field as a runner at Monsignor Farrell High School and Staten Island Community College. Bill began his coaching career at Moore Catholic High School where he jump started a lackluster program through his enthusiasm, dedication, and great personality. Bill knew instinctively when a proverbial kick in the pants was needed or words of encouragement or a joke to break up the tension with his quick humor. His runners always gave 110% because they knew he was there with them . . . heart and soul. When the Moore Catholic team tragically lost their Co-Captain and leader, Dan McGuire, Bill handled the traumatic loss with such class and reverence. He kept the team together and used Dan’s favorite phrase as our motto, “To the Max!”

Coach Bill HodgeHe Lived “To the Max”

Bill progressed through numerous college coaching assignments including Wagner College, Robert Morris University, Lafayette, Columbia University, Bucknell University, Rider University, and, most recently, Belmont Abbey College. During his career, Bill was honored as “Coach of the Year” in four different NCAA Division I conferences.

A four year runner at Moore Catholic, John Cizin, says of Bill, “He taught me so much more about life than just running. He taught me about hard work, teamwork, and dedication.” Bill’s accomplishments will be there for the record books in the annals of track and field for the ages but his true and most important impact on the world was the intangible positive influence he had on the so many young people he coached in life without even knowing it. He wrote in my high school yearbook, “Keep Plugging!” This is so typical for Bill with his infectious positive attitude.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present the annual Bill Hodge Memorial Scholarship to a special young adult who embraces the character and values of Bill, is determined to reach his or her full potential in all areas, possesses the desire to help others, and leads by example.

Congratulations to the2018 Bill Hodge


MEGHAN LEONARD n Attending Notre Dame Academy

n Graduate of Blessed Sacrament School

n Cross country Runner with Blessed Sacrament

n Runner with Island Express Track Club

n Swimmer with Blessed Sacrament Team

n Altar Server with Blessed Sacrament

n Volunteer Tour Guide with Blessed Sacrament


Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipients

GRACE SCHAAFF2017 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph by-the-Sea High School

Community Service n Blessed Sacrament CYO Track and Field n Zion Zummer Camp Volunteer

Personal Development n Assistant at Moretti Bakery

Athletics n St. Joseph by the Sea Cross Country and Track and Field

Awards n Staten Island Advance All Star for Cross Country 2017 n Coach’s Freshman MVP n Consistent Honor Roll

EMILIE LAURIA2015 Bill Hodge Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient n Completed Junior Year at Notre Dame Academy n Maintained Overall Grade Average of 91

Extracurricular Activities n Member of the Notre Dame Academy Cross Country Team n Member of the Notre Dame Academy Track & Field Team n Dedicated Cross Fit Enthusiast

Community Service n Volunteer with Staten Island Animal Hospital Care Center

Awards n MVP Award for Indoor Track & Field n Staten Island Hurdle Champ for Outdoor Season n Taken AP Course in Studio Art n Taken AP Course in Spanish n Taken AP Course in Biology


TERRY SWEENEY He Lived Strong

There are special people in the world who inspire and amaze us with their spirit for life and ability to rise above adversity and insurmountable odds with grace and courage. Terry Sweeney was one of these people.

Despite being afflicted with a rare degenerative neurological disease at a young age that gradually denied him of his motor skills until it ultimately took his life, Terry had a radiant smile and a magnetic personality that defied his condition. He stayed involved with his passion for sports especially his beloved Saint Peter’s Eagles with its hallowed basketball heritage. Although confined to a wheelchair for his entire adult life, it did not prevent him from attending activities and events that had to have been difficult for him but you could never tell.

Even in his last days when Terry could not speak or eat and the disease was really taking its toll, you could tell how happy he was to see you. His sense of humor was infamous not only to make a joke at your expense but his ability to even laugh at himself.

You could really tell how special he was by how many true friends he had. To know him was to love him and anyone who came to know him was a better person. Terry “lived strong” long before the phrase was coined on a yellow rubber wristband. He never had the opportunity to pursue a career or get married and have a family but he never complained and always made the most of what he did have.

Terry led by example without even knowing it.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to present the annual Terry Sweeney Memorial Scholarship to a special young adult who embraces the character and values of Terry, is determined to reach his or her full potential in all areas, possesses the desire to help others, and leads by example.

Congratulations to the2018 Terry Sweeney


AIDAN KIELTY n Attending Saint Peter’s High School

n Graduate of Blessed Sacrament School

n Runner for the Blessed Sacrament Cross Country Team

n Basketball Player for the Blessed Sacrament Team

n Baseball player for the Snug Harbor Little League

n Baseball Player for the Staten Island Titans Travel Team

n Altar Server for the Blessed Sacrament Parish

n Assisted for Special Olympics Basketball Program


JASON MORA2017 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Peter’s High School

Extracurricular Activities n Member of Saint Peter’s High School Track Team n Taking a Sculpture & Clay Class

Community Service n Volunteer at YMCA as a Tae Kwon Do Assistant Instructor n Volunteer with Island Shore Independent Living Facility

Awards n Made First Honors for Freshman Year

Trips & Travel n Toured the 9/11 Museum

Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipients

CHRISTOPHER CLANCY2015 Terry Sweeney Scholarship Recipient

n Approved for the Congressional Award Silver Medal n Completed Junior Year at Saint Peter’s High School

Extracurricular Activities n Starting Point Guard for SPHS Varsity Basketball Team

Community Service n Volunteer with Saint Charles Sports Program

Trips & Travel n Completed a three-day historical tour of New York City

Work & Internships n Part time job with Saint Charles Sports Program n Part time job at SPHS Summer Basketball Camp


Congratulations to the2018 Jim Boylan

Scholarship Recipients

ANGELA CAVALIERI n Attending Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel

School n Soccer player for Our Lady of Good

Counsel Team n Basketball player for Our Lady of Good

Counsel Team n Runner for Our Lady of Good Counsel Track Team n Member of Girl Scout Troop #5244

NICOLE CIOFFI n Attending Saint Joseph By-the-Sea High School n Graduate of Intermediate School #34 n Competitive Dancer with Dance Factory n Volunteer with Secret Santa Project n Volunteer with Toys4Tots n Member of IS #34 Totten Eagle Society n Member of IS #34 Junior Arista Society n Serves as “Peer Leader” for 7th & 8th

Grades n Active STEM Program Participant

James (Jim) Boylan was a man ded-icated to the service of our great city and country who served in the army during the Korean War and had a 27 year career with the FDNY. Jim was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus. Jim was also struck by tragedy three times

in his life with the loss of two beloved wives and his daughter Laura. Yet through it all, Jim carried this heavy burden with humility and would not weigh you down with his loss. He was a genuine friend and a kind man who was sincerely interested in your life and did not hesitate to help you if he could in any way. Jim’s childhood friend, Father Phillip Blaine, said during his eulogy, “Jim was always a good guy

JIM BOYLAN

and I do not mean that in a superficial way.” Anyone who met Jim just once came away with that same impression. He loved to share a laugh with you and always had a smile on his face when he met you. Jim’s well-rounded life made him an avid golfer and tennis player as well as a big fan of country music. Jim was also a graduate of Wagner College with a degree in business. Jim was a dedicated and stal-wart supporter of The Maverick Foundation and a lifelong friend of The Gullickson Family.

The Maverick Foundation is honored and proud to offer an annual scholarship in memory of Jim Boylan to the son or daughter of a New York City firefighter who is an eighth grader and will be attending a Catholic high School on Staten Island.


Congratulations to the2018 Jim Boylan

Scholarship Recipients

STEPHANIE MOYLE n Attending Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Graduate of Intermediate School #34 n Flag Football player for the IS 34 “Vikings” n Soccer Player for Our Lady Help of Christians n Basketball Player for Our Lady Help of Christians n Bottle-feeds abandoned kittens n Consistent Gold Honor Roll Status n Excellent overall citizenship status n Mentor with the Buddy-Reading Program

DEIRDRE MEAGHER n Attending Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Graduate of Blessed Sacrament School n Soccer Player with Blessed Sacrament n Player for Blessed Sacrament Soccer Team n Altar Server with Blessed Sacrament n Volunteer with Parish Community Activities


Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipients

FAITH BERTE2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph By-the-Sea High School

Extracurricular Activities n Saint Joseph By-the-Sea Cheerleading Team n Saint Joseph By-the-Sea Flag Football A Team

Community Service n Volunteer at Summer Camp n Volunteer at New York Blood Center Blood Drive n Member of Ladies of Charity n Saint Clare School Assistant Cheer Coach

Trips n The Marine Mammal Stranding Center

AMANDA FEDE2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Attending Saint John Villa Academy n Freshman Scholar at St. John Villa Academy

Extracurricular Activities n Dancer with Mrs. Rosemary Dance Studio n SIVA Varsity Soccer Player n Enjoys art and photography

Community Service n Volunteer with Dwelling Place Outreach Center n Volunteer and Cast Member with Saint George Theater n Volunteer with the Staten Island Zoo n Junior Docent at the Staten Island Zoo n Altar Server with Saint Rita’s Parish




PATRICK GOLDING2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Monsignor Farrell High School

Community Service n Counselor for the David Villamarin Math and Science Camp n Coach for the St. Charles 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Intramural League n Holy Name Society - Monsignor Farrell High School

Extracurricular Activities n Indoor Cross Country Track and Field - Monsignor Farrell High School n Junior Varsity Lacrosse - Monsignor Farrell High School n Staten Island Spartans Lacrosse n St. Charles CYO High School Basketball

Awards n First Honors Student throughout Freshman Year at Monsignor Farrell n Highest average first quarter Freshman Year at Monsignor Farrell

SEAN KEAG2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Monsignor Farrell High School n Overall Grade Average between 93 and 95

n Extracurricular Activities n Player for the MFHS Soccer Team n Member of the MFHS Indoor Track Team

Community Service n Volunteer with Project Hospitality Soup Kitchen n Volunteer with the Blessed Sacrament Basketball Program

Awards n Received the Outstanding Freshman Award for MFHS Soccer

Team

Trips n Completed overnight trip to Washington DC n Toured NYPD’s Counterterrorism Unit n Toured the US Capitol Police-Intelligence Operations Section


HAILEY NYQUIST2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities n SJHA Varsity Swimmer n Swimmer with Trident Aquatic Club n Swimmer with Hillside Pool Club

Community Service n Assistant Coach with Blessed Sacrament Swim Team n Staten Island Special Olympics Volunteer n Eger Nursing Home Volunteer n “Operation Christmas Child” Volunteer

Awards n Metro Top 10 Swim Award 2017-2018

FRANCESCA PASCALE2017 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Freshman Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities n Second grade teacher at St. Teresa Religious Education n Camp Counselor at Camp Koala, SJHA n Participated in Special Olympics Soccer practices n Junior Varsity Soccer player for St. Joseph Hill Academy High school n Staten Island Soccer Club Travel team n Interest in Photography in the future

Trips & Travel n Recent trip to North Carolina to visit a photography studio



SOPHIA BALDASSARRE2016 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Completed Sophomore Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy n Consistent Honors Student

Extracurricular Activities n Player for SJHA Soccer Team n Part-time job as a lifeguard

Community Service n Volunteers at Summer Camp

Trips n Completed trip to Italy including Rome and Venice n Completed full-day hike in the Adirondack Mountains

HANNAH NYQUIST2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient n Completed Junior Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities n SJHA Varsity Swimmer n Swimmer with Trident Aquatic Club n Swimmer with Hillside Pool Club n Lifeguard at South Shore Swim club n Richmond University Medical Center Teen Leadership Program

Community Service n Assistant Coach with Blessed Sacrament Swim Team n Swim Instructor with Swim Kidz n Eger Nursing Home Volunteer n Tutor

Awards n SJHA Varsity Swim team Captain 2018-2019 n Metro Top 25 Swim Award 2017-2018




NICHOLAS WILSON2016 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Bronze Medal Recipient n Completed Sophomore Year at Saint Joseph by-the-Sea High

School High School with a 95 average

Extracurricular Activities n Defender on the SJBTS Varsity Soccer Team n Member of the SJBTS robotics team which competed in a na-

tional competition n Point Guard on Our Lady Star of the Sea’s High School Basketball

team

Community Service n Volunteer with Meals on Wheels


Trips & Travel n Completed an overnight camping trip n Completed a day trip to NYC and visited the 911 museum

Congressional Award Medal Ceremony with Congressman Daniel Donovan in May 2018

Congratulations from left to right to Madison Gorman, Hannah Nyquist, Nicholas Wilson, Emilie Lauria, and Alana Genovese!



MADISON GORMAN2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Silver Medal Recipient n Completed Junior Year at Saint Joseph Hill Academy

Extracurricular Activities n Student Government Junior Class Representative n St. Joseph Hill Academy Varsity Swim Team - Captain n American Cancer Society Club n Mock Trial Team – Lawyer n Italian Club Executive

Community Service n OLSS/SI Academy Assistant Swim Coach n Assistant Swim Coach at Great Kills Swim Club n American Cancer Society Fashion Show n Special Olympics Club - Polar Plunge for American Cancer Society n Staten Island Family Services Thanksgiving Food Drive n Seton Foundation for Learning Volunteer

Awards n Principal’s List and AP Student n National Honor Society – Peer Tutor n National Language Honor Society n President’s Volunteer Service Award

Work & Internships n Lifeguard at South Shore Swim Club n Business Insider Program at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of

Business n Richmond County District Attorney’s Office Youth Explorer Program n Cancer Research Workshop at CUNY of Staten Island

JACQUELINE SUTERA2015 Jim Boylan Scholarship Recipient

n Congressional Award Bronze Medal Recipient n Completed Junior Year at Notre Dame Academy n Maintained a 90+ Average n Completed AP Course in Language n Completed AP Course in Computer Principles

Extracurricular Activities n Notre Dame Academy Varsity Cheerleading Team n Member of the NDA Interact Club n Member of the NDA Spanish Club

Community Service n Volunteer with Clove Lakes Nursing Home n Volunteer with Extreme Baseball & Softball Academy n Peer Tutor

Awards n National Honor Society


REMEMBERING JOE ....“MACKEY BOY”

When I went to college I used to stop by the Gullickson’s to meet Bob for class. I could always count on Mr. “G” to needle, make that tear me up, upon entering and exiting. “Mackey Boy” he would say and I knew I was in trouble. As Joe got older and came into his own, he developed that same biting skill. But he sharpened it even more.

Joe and I had so many conversations. They always lead to the same place … basketball and his prowess. He was very confident, despite the fact that his lifetime statistics (points, rebounds, and blocks) could only sur-pass Dennis McNamara. Joe would go on and on how he boxed me out, “Putting a little wood on ya, moving you out of the paint.” No one, I mean nobody, remembers the play. Anyway, frustrated, I’d finally tell him I had enough and would not continue the fight. He would put his arm around me, shake his head, and tell me, “I knew this bull when it use to rage.” He got me again!

Giving up, I’d walk off and it would al-ways end the same way.

“Mackey Boy, I love ya!”

And he would be laughing. Always laughing.

Stephen McNamaraNovember 2001

“Never Dig the Hole First”

Joe had a knack for engaging people in conversa-tions and one of those was a handyman painter named Ralph who worked full time for the Post Office during the day and did odd job painting as well. We called him “Ralph the Painter” and he was a World War II veteran who had seen a lot of action in Northern Africa. Ralph grew up in the Midwest on a farm during the 1930’s under tough conditions and was required to grow up quickly and handle a lot of chores on the farm helping his father. Joe loved talking with him and admired his World War II service. I think Joe had him do things just so he could meet and talk with him. Anyway, Joe was a big dog lover and had a Rott-weiler named “Lucy” whose mother has my fa-ther’s dog. One day, “Ralph the Painter” picking up on my Joe’s love of dogs shared the following:

When I was a young boy, maybe 12 or 13, I was eating dinner with my family when my father no-ticed my dog that was getting up there in years was having a terrible time getting around. It had been going on for some time but this time my father turned to me and said, “Ralph, it is time.” He went on to explain to me that since it was my dog I would have to put it down using the shot-gun I had been trained to use for hunting and that he wanted me to do this after dinner. Well, I was smart enough not to disobey my father, so I took my dog out to the field with a shovel and, of course, the shotgun after dinner. My dog limped along as well. I could not bring myself to shoot the dog so I decided to dig the hole first where I would bury the dog with him watching me intently the entire time. As I stepped out of the hole and motioned towards the shotgun wouldn’t you know that the dog took off like a bat out-of-hell never to be seen again.

Ralph concluded jokingly, the moral of the story is, “Never dig the hole first.”

I fondly recall this story since Joe and I had many laughs over it.


THE RED HOOK RAIDER RECOGNITION AWARDTo continue our connection with the Ladder 101 and Engine 202 Firehouse, the Maverick Foundation recognizes one firefighter each year with a plaque, a T-shirt, and New York Yankees tickets courtesy of a longtime friend of the foundation Ted Farinella. The following Red Hook Raiders have been recognized for outstanding service and dedication:

n 2017 . . . Ronald Kingsley n 2016 . . . Lt. Joe Farinacci n 2015 . . . Firefighter Andy Singleton n 2014 . . . Chief Thomas Giordano n 2013 . . . Chief Edward Kearon n 2012 . . . Lt. Erik Knudsen n 2011 . . . Chief Jack Oehm n 2010 . . . Firefighter Eddie Davis n 2009 . . . Firefighter Tony Catapano

THE JACK CONNOLLY LEADERSHIP AWARDJack was a retired FDNY Captain, an Air Force veteran, and a Knights of Columbus member. He was also a Eucharistic minister and founded St. John the Evange-list Catholic Church in Naples, Florida. These members of our community have been recognized in Jack’s honor for striving to be their best, their willingness to help others, and being an inspiration for others to follow:

n 2017 . . . DJ Carini n 2016 . . . Daniel McGuire n 2015 . . . Kristen Gullickson n 2014 . . . Lauren Carini n 2013 . . . Olivia Carini n 2012 . . . Amanda Gullickson n 2011 . . . Michael Byrne n 2010 . . . Kate Roche n 2010 . . . Daniel Cassissa n 2009 . . . Briana Marino n 2008 . . . Michaela Hady

THE BILL REEL LEADERSHIP AWARDBill was a longtime friend of the foundation and a founding board member who always brought thoughtful insights and ideas to the table at a time when the organization was still finding its way. Bill was a lifelong New Yorker and a columnist for the New York Daily News for 38 years. He often covered stories of people who went from being down-and-out to living happy and useful lives. As a plaque in his honor put it, he “wrote about ordinary New Yorkers in an extraordinary way.” The following people have been recognized with a leadership award in Bill’s honor for striving to be their best, their willingness to help others, and being an inspiration to others:

n 2017 . . . Jacqueline Tirone n 2016 . . . Joseph McGuire n 2015 . . . Thomas Dunne n 2014 . . . Shannon Gullickson & Isabel Gullickson n 2013 . . . Lucy Primiano n 2012 . . . Catherine Drago n 2011 . . . Lauren Gullickson n 2010 . . . Samantha Raymond

THE EAGLE AWARDThis award is given to one community member each year who demonstrates service, dedication, and support of the foundation:

n 2017 . . . Joseph Byrne n 2016 . . . Peter Batten n 2015 . . . Ted Farinella n 2014 . . . Kenneth Schirripa n 2013 . . . Ryan O’Shea n 2012 . . . Bob Barker n 2011 . . . Greg Dooney n 2010 . . . Jim Boylan n 2010 . . . John & Joann Christie n 2009 . . . Edward Kearon n 2009 . . . Joe Borrelli n 2008 . . . Christopher “Zeke” Quin

AWARDS PRESENTED


In Loving Memory of Bill Reel, a true friend of the

foundation and founding board member

The Bill Reel Award

To

Jenine Samarafor striving to be your best,willingness to help others, and being an inspiration

for others.Congratulations!

The Jack Connolly Award

For

Outstanding Leadership to

Dan Prince “For steadfast and selfless dedication to the well-being and legacy of all first responders, especially the FDNY,

and our military. Thank You!”

The Eagle AwardTO

The Maverick Foundationis proud to present the following awards:

The Red Hook Raider Award

Nancy Carbone

Christopher Princefor striving to be your best,

willingness to help others, and being an inspiration for others.

Congratulations!

“For countless hours of service and dedication to the overall well-being of

firefighters and their families.”


The Maverick Foundation is proud to announce that fifteen well deserving eighth grade students received Good Citizen Awards during their school’s graduation ceremony that included a certificate along with a tee shirt and a medal. Each student was nominated by their eighth grade teacher for being an exemplary role model who regularly demonstrates respect for others, willingness to help others, and having a worthy academic record, especially regarding conduct and effort.

Students were also selected for having overcome a significant obstacle in their lives such as an illness or difficult family situation while maintaining a positive attitude and achieving their goals. The recipients for each of the following schools are:

SCHOOL GCA RECIPIENTSaint Clare Jeremy Cardinale

Our Lady Help of Christians Russell Cascardo

St. Joseph - St. Thomas Vanessa Comitini

Saint Rita James Fareri

Our Lady of Good Counsel Emi Fauci

Sacred Heart Carl Gordon

Saint Charles Marco Imperato

Saint Adalbert Melanie Knapp

Our Lady Queen of Peace Frank Koppie

Saint Ann Michael Lonergan

Blessed Sacrament Patrick Monahan

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Christopher Prince

Notre Dame Academy Jenine Samara

Saint Christopher Alex Taddeo

Our Lady Star of the Sea Gabriella Di Salvo

The Maverick Foundation’s Good Citizen Award Program has issued 273 awards since its inception fifteen years ago.

Fifteenth Annual Good Citizen Award Program presents Fifteen Awards


Pride of F.D.N.Y.“Mad Dog” Bobby BarkerRed Hook Raider Race Car


S U P P O R T E R R E C O G N I T I O NThe Maverick Foundation is proud to have Turner Construction Company as our primary sponsor for this event.

Turner Construction Helpers:Charlie Whitney, Joe Byrne, Milton Cheung, Frank Yozzo, Brouck Amerga, Gary McAssey, Andrew Thomann, Peter Davoren, Charlie Murphy, Pat Di Filippo

Charles MurphySenior Vice President

Pat DiFilippoExecutive Vice President

Peter DavorenPresident and CEO

A-Val Architectural MetalAdco Electrical – Gina AddeoAdvantage ReprographicsAirpath – John MazzaAl & Vera AbateAlmar PlumbingArden Coaching – Maren PerryArk LattB&G Electrical – Jim GiorgioBobby “Mad Dog” BarkerBelt PaintingBlue Diamond Sheet Metal, Inc.Center Sheet MetalCharlie PattiChocolate FantasyCity View BlindsCommodore ConstructionCommsult Communications Ken SchirripaComponent AssemblyConrad Schweizer NurseriesConsolidated CarpetConventional Stone CompanyCurtis BorgstedeCustom CarpetD&B Cousins ConstructionDiana VillarrealDave VurtureDCLDennis McNamaraDooley Electrical Eastern Millwork Inc.Eileen & Kevin ChristieEJ Electrical CompanyFDNY Chief Ed KearonFDNY, Fire Transport Foundation, “Truck #343”Feinstein IronworksFive Star Electrical – Natan CohenFresh Meadow Mechanical Corp.FW Sims MechanicalGateway ElectricGenetech WindowsGreg & Janette Dooney & Son

Hector PerezHeritage Air ConditioningHugh O’Kane Electrical CompanyiEnterprises – John CariniIsland Fire ProtectionIsland International Enterprises, LLCJackie DelucaJacobson & Company – Thomas JacobsonJanine Erali “In Memory of John Ferrari”Jaros, Baum, & BollesJDP Mechanical Inc.JEM ArchitecturalJerry Scully “God Bless America”Jill & Peter CallegariJim BoylanJoann & John ChristieJoanne & John DriscollJohn & Mary ChristoffersenJohn Civetta & SonsJohn DunneJohn & Denise MarinoJoseph R. ByrneJPR MechanicalKaitlyn M. TuriKate & Joe O’SheaKatherine GleesonKevin and Katie ThompsonKevin EitelKJC WaterproofingKristen Doyle GallagherLaw Office of Anthony DannaLJC Dismantling CorporationLori & John TomaszewskiMilton CheungNacirema IncorporatedNational AcousticsNelson Air Conditioning Olympic PlumbingPatricia ByrnePeg & Frank CamoiaPerfect Building Maintenance

Peter & Caroline Striano Foundation Inc.Peter & Leonora BattenPeter NigroPetricca Industries, Inc./Unistress Corp.PJ Mechanical CompanyR&R Scaffold – Giovanni SavinovichRad & D’Aprile, Inc.Rael Sprinkler CompanyRalph GullicksonRichmond Lawn SprinklersRosa & Vincent LeonettiRyan & Christina O’SheaS&C ProductsSchneider ElectricScott and Robin HoyleScott ReimanSiemens Building TechnologiesSirina Fire ProtectionSound Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Inc.Sprayforce ManufacturingStanley BermudezStaten Island YankeesSusan ReelTed and Margaret Farinella The Beer GardenThe Perez FamilyThe ShadesTimothy StevensTodino Water & Sewer ServicesTom & Amy MortkoTom FrankenberryTom GullicksonTravis 4th of July Parade Committee & Travis Civic AssociationUnited Air ConditioningUnited Hoisting & ScaffoldingVictory Sports GroupVilla Construction CompanyW&W GlassZeke Quin


“The whole trick to life is to open your eyes and see what is going on around you.”

Dan McGuire

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Scholarship AgreementAll scholarships are incentive-based and have a maximum value of $7,000 with recipients required to enroll with The Congressional Award Foundation and achieve the Bronze Medal by December of their sophomore year, the Silver Medal by December of their junior year, and the Gold Medal by December of their senior year. A scholarship in the amount of $750 will be made in September of each school year that is contingent upon consistent progress towards each Congressional Award Medal. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for obtaining the Bronze Medal; an additional $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for obtaining the Silver Medal, and a $2,000 scholarship for obtaining the Gold Medal. Please read further to learn more about the scholarship, the Congressional Award Program, the basic requirements for applicants, and the terms and conditions of the scholarships.

Red Hook RaideR FoReveR

FDNY Lt. Joseph Gullickson of Ladder 101 sacrificed his life while saving the lives of others on September 11, 2001 at the WTC. Joseph was a firefighter for fourteen years and was well respected among his fellow firefighters. Captain Tom Giordano said, “Joe was an exceptional officer, always learning, always teaching, and, above all, always looking out for his men. This was a man dedicated to his job and totally devoted to his family. I am proud to call Joe a brother, a hero, a friend.”

The Maverick Foundation is a privately run and managed non-profit organization that was established in 2002 to empower well-rounded graduating 8th graders who lead by example, possess the determination to reach their full potential, and have the desire to help others. We currently offer four scholarships that require recipients to enroll in the Congressional Award Program and achieve their prestigious Gold Medal before graduating from high school. This requires 400 hours of volunteer work, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of

physical activity, and numerous expedition/exploration trips. We offer the “Gullickson McGuire Scholarship” to Moore Catholic HS, the “Terry Sweeny Scholarship” to Saint Peter’s HS, the “Bill Hodge Scholarship” for an 8th grader committed to a track and field career in a Catholic HS on Staten Island, and the “Jim Boylan Scholarship” to the 8th grade son or daughter of a NYC firefighter attending a Catholic HS on Staten Island.

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